My fiancé and I were visiting DC and decided to have a celebratory dinner here. I told them we had just got engaged and they gave us complimentary champagne! The food was great as well as the service! read more

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I would not recommend this place to visit. I must digress the service and food was good but not great. The taxes and gratuities really cheat their attendants out of real tips. I really do think the server should have asked at the beginning if we were separate or together. None of us had any problem paying our bill. The manager did come over and explain and I was a bit "off the cuff" but telling me he and I was a black man wasn't warranted. I did apologize but the server received less than what we all wanted to give what deserved. I be damned if I visit again. read more

A short distance from the White House and the Washington Monument you will find Bobby Van's Steakhouse. Once inside, you will find a human treasure whose name is Rod G. This dignified table service professional is the type of individual who should be the Director of the Department of Education designing civics class curricula. Rod reminded me of greats like Sinatra in his seamless and masterful phrasing which was projected to many in the mahogany wood dining room while you felt he was only singing to you. High praise indeed. This lovely gentleman is gregarious but never indiscreet, animated but not boisterous, keenly aware of his surroundings while making you feel like the center of the Universe, and the embodiment of old school elegance which is prepared to accept the possibilities of modern societal expectations in a non-opportunistic manner if it is intended to create positive change in the world around us. I dined alone at Bobby Van's but was never in better company thanks to Rod. My eternal gratitude for his kindness and professionalism. My two pound lobster was also of the first order by the way. read more

Phenomenal! The waiter was extremely intuitive! The food was timely and exactly how we requested. The ambience was calm and warm. I highly recommend this spot for an intimate dinner. So good, we tipped nearly $100. read more

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I have a friend who has a budding side hobby as a Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) correspondent. It's funny, really, because she is absolutely NOT the type of person you'd expect to be into that sport...or sports in general for that matter. The perk is being exposed to the world of cage fighting and meeting the fighters, which I have to admit, is pretty cool. So, being told that we were going to UFC 172, which was held in Baltimore in April, was a welcome surprise. Here's the thing- I didn't want to just go to the event. I wanted prime, front or near front row seats. How do I get it? Well, she or I could purchase tickets. Hmmm...nah. Seems to me that she should get them for free since she does podcast guest appearances. How can one fulfill a role without being in a position to adequately do so? Ok, so, she's resistant to asking her MMA contacts. I could get her drunk....right? Nah, that comes with consequences that require way too much energy. Steak meal? Groupon Deal? Done! Bobby Van's is an established brand of steakhouses that originated from the New York City area. Coming inside, you definitely feel like this place has seen better days. The décor is ok, just outdated. The menu is surprisingly limited. The service was just ok. The waiter fancied himself a "meatologist" but I think he was a minor leaguer who couldn't get that all important call up to Capitol Grille, Ruth's Chris, Charlie Palmers, etc. Just had a blasé attitude that was off-putting. I tried the Fried Calamari, Filet Mignon, Sesame Tuna, Mashed Potatoes and Green Beans. The Fried Calamari was pretty good. Nice amount of batter and fried just enough, it was worth the $10 cost. Also, the shredded cheese sprinkled on top added another flavor dimension. The Filet Mignon is basically a thick chunk of meat. That's normally a great thing in my world, but this was just ok. It was a little low on seasoning and not cooked to the specified temperature. Also, no wow factor. The Sesame Tuna was also a nice sized portion. Again, the same problems arouse. Seasoning was lacking. It was also a bit dry, likely from being a tad overdone. Also, the presentation was not particularly appealing and again, outdated. Nothing memorable. The Mashed Potatoes and Green Bean side dishes were served family style. Unfortunately, I think most family members would consider them afterthoughts. The potatoes were decent, but in general the sides weren't really worth ordering. I'm kinda stuck between a 2.5 and a 3 but the service definitely knocks it down. I will say that the Groupon deal makes coming here a little more appealing although the savings isn't huge - maybe $30-$40 dollars. Overall, you can absolutely do better unless you'd like to experience the 1980's. read more

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Late review but loved this place! My baby picked this new place for us as a surprise, kudos to him ;-) Y the 4 stars then, right??? Our server, kid u not, was high as a freaking kite! I hope not a drug but it def didn't come off as alcohol. I honestly thought her "accent" was funny at first until I realized it was a slur of some sort.. When she spilled our bottle of wine out the glass my radar went up and she dropped our skillet hot sides on the table! Honesty aside from her highness, the food, wine and venue was really perfect read more

Bobby Van's Steakhouse - Steak and wine :) - Steakhouses Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Oh thank God. This New Yorker can get a feel for home. First of all Bobby Van's is a staple of mine in NY. If in the city, and I'm unsure where to go.. Van's it is. Sunday morning in the hamptons- bam. Bridgehampton location for chili at the bar. They use cut up filet for their chili. Its some damn quality. I think the service here (DC) was wonderful. My waiter(s) were attentive, and thoughtful, and let me sub my fries for mashed. The asparagus was crisp, fresh, and outstanding, and the mushrooms were flavorful. The steak, bloody, and still moo-ing. Threw back a frangelico on the rocks, and called it a night. I enjoyed myself here... a lot. So much so I want to go back again tomorrow. Its not the Bridgehampton location I'm used to, but I appreciated the decor. I'm sad to see so many mediocre reviews here on yelp.. but then again, I'm not surprised. Most DC restaurants that people rave about have let me down. Makes sense that my NY staple would bring me joy. But as I've said before, if you want a great steak, then stay at home. People don't understand that at these kinds of places, cash is king. Dress nice, get better service. Spend some dough, and you will be treated like royalty. And you're not always paying for food. In NY Bobby Van's is a name. And if you can pay $250 for that prada t-shirt then stop bitching about your $40 steak. read more

Bobby Van's Steakhouse - Steakhouses Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Went there for my boyfriends birthday, food was amazing no long wait, service was great and informative about the specials. Perfect night for a small bday vacation. read more

Bobby Van's Steakhouse - Steakhouses Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Seriously can't understand why this place has such great reviews. The only reason I'm giving 2 stars is because of the porterhouse steak, which was pretty good (after sending it back to be cooked more... It definitely came out more medium rare than medium well). The rest of the food, environment, and service really just had me laughing. Let me explain, and hopefully you'll have a good laugh like I did... FIRST IMPRESSION: As with a typical restaurant, you walk in by the bar to see all the fun people at happy hour (or just being super social), which is normal. What wasn't normal, was being smacked in the face with the smell of alcohol. As one who has been to many restaurants, I can say I don't think I've ever experienced that before. As one who doesn't drink, I can say it wasn't inviting. Next, you get to the host/hostess stand, but have to keep side-stepping, because the restaurant seems to be laid out in a way that all the waiters bring their drinks by the front to get to their tables, so you're constantly moving around each other like you're dancing. PRESENTATION: The place looked nice, and you could tell they tried to have it be a really upscale restaurant by the attire of the staff... It's all about appearances, right? Clearly that's what they think, because the staff clearly wasn't trained in how to act upscale. The host didn't walk us all the way to our table (more like pointed from across the room), we had to wait for a while for our server to bring us menus (which were sticky sealed shut), no one really seated us or pulled our napkins for us... Which has traditionally been my experience at a place that dresses the servers in uniform jackets. When we got our bread and butter (from a lady who couldn't smile, and seemed really uncomfortable/unsure bringing something to our table... I promise, we don't look threatening), the bread was not presented nicely (flipped upside down in a basket lined with parchment paper- totally clashing with the rest of the room's presentation) and if anything, felt more like a giant cruton than bread. FOOD: We ordered the porterhouse, which they claim was rated best in DC by the Washingtonian magazine, with sides of asparagus and prosciutto Mac n cheese. Their menu says the porterhouse is for 2 or more people, when really they should tell you it's for 3-4 hungry adults... That sucker was huge. For having the best porterhouse, you'd think they'd know when they present it to you whether or not it was cooked to your order... Ours was rare in the middle... Not even medium (we ordered medium well). So, they took it back, and eventually got it right, and it was so worth it. Very delicious and perfect tenderness. Asparagus and Mac n cheese though... No flavor. In fact, my mouth knew it was chewing, but my tastebuds were confused. Had to douse those suckers with salt (usually not my experience). SERVICE: As I already mentioned the failed host and bread lady... Our waiter. Dressed the part, but seriously seemed like he belonged in a family restaurant. He was super chatty with some tables, laughing and slapping some guests on the shoulder, holding hands and praying with another table, and yet barely gave us information or could look us in the eye (seriously, my friend and I are two young ladies... Not scary at all). Nice guy, just out of place. SUMMARY: In short, not the best restaurant set up, decor doesn't match the service, and the food was definitely lacking. Good thing we went on a Groupon... I wouldn't pay full price, and I won't be back again. I normally wouldn't write such a long review, but this place just left me laughing and baffled... read more

Bobby Van's Steakhouse - Porterhouse steak, asparagus, and Mac n cheese - Steakhouses Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Bone-in ribeye, medium rare Side of asparagus Sauteed 'shrooms Old school great service All courtesy of a Groupon I picked up on a late night computer search. Pow! read more

What a disappointing meal. It really is overpriced for the service and the food. I used a Groupon and only needed to pay half the bill, but I'm shocked that people would pay full price for the food here. The staff was nice enough, but our server either didn't speak very good English or he wasn't with it that night, because we could barely understand him and had to ask him to repeat things. And when the food came out, it was only so-so. I'm just not sure where they are finding a reason to charge so much - it's not the food and it's not the service. Maybe it's sweeping up the crumbs off the white tablecloths after each course? The calamari was super chewy and very greasy (see photo). The steak was tough. The mac and cheese was my favorite item, but that is my favorite side anywhere I go, and I've had better. The salads were good, but again you could get the same Caesar salad cheaper elsewhere. The lava cake was yummy, but who can complain about chocolate? That's the quick rundown. For the prices, I was expecting it to be more like a Morton's rather than like an Outback. I won't be going back here again. If I'm going to spend hundreds of dollars on a meal with friends, I'd rather know we got a better meal than we would have had from a large national chain restaurant. read more

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This place has become one of my favorite steakhouses. I've tried most of their appetizers, but the fried calamari is just too BANGING to not order again. All of their appetizers come in a portion for 2 people, too. The bread is very orgasmic as well with their soft, smooth butter. The steak, on the other hand, is quite a hit or miss in terms of how you want it to get cooked. My medium filet mignon came out as lacking serious flavoring and still somewhat rare. However, the Cajun ribeye (which looks to be 20oz) makes up for it completely. It's huge, luxuriously flavored, and is recommended by the steakhouse general manager. The bar is pretty classy and versatile with a very friendly Cuban (?) bartender who seems to love his job a little bit too much. He totally gave me a $42 worth of Jameson because I tipped him $20. Will definitely come back to this place again! read more

Bobby Van's Steakhouse - Cajun ribeye! - Steakhouses Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Bring $12 for the cash only valet. Cash only, the valet did let me leave my car there and walk two blocks down and two blocks back to the ATM. I had reservations and my dinner mates go there before me. My only complaint is that the maitre d' pointed me to my table instead of walking me there. I fully expected to be escorted to my table at a place like this. But everything after this was 100% awesome. Rod was our server. He was phenomenal. He really made our experience spectacular. We are in an experience economy and Rod provides a dining experience. So request him. Anyway, every appetizer and every meal and the desert melted in our mouths. The food here is superb. My appetizer was the escargot. I recommend it. Very flavorful so get prepared for that. lol. But the snails were cooked well and in an amazing sauce. I had lamb and brussel sprouts for an entre. OMG. Enough said. I demand that you order this. We shared a few other sides and my friends all loved their meals. Each time we took the first bite you could hear us exclaim about how wonderful it was as we exchanged fork fulls of food so the others could share the bliss. Lastly, it was my friends birthday so we ordered some sort of souffle desert that they pour alcohol over and set aflame then sprinkle cinnamon over which sparks like a firecracker. It is paired with cinnamon ice-cream. This is to die for. To ensure you enjoy your dinner as much as we did demand to be seated with Rod as a server. read more

Probably will not be back for a while. Nice atmosphere (I like the mahogany and leather) and the salmon and prime rib was really good. Too expensive for the level of service. They had very few tables occupied even for a Wednesday evening. I could not understand the waiter and he could not understand me. I asked him 4 times to take away my salad plate and each time it appeared he understood but he left it anyway. I used a Groupon voucher and they gave us a different menu with a limited list of items.... Bad low class move on their part. They played the Doobie Brothers and Rolling Stones, who I normally like, but not in that setting. Mozart, Frank Sinatra, or jazz is more appropriate, at least for me. My date seemed to like the restaurant though. read more

The good -our waiter was good -good appetizer portions -steak was cooked to proper medium rare as ordered The bad -steak was under seasoned -made the reservation with open table and made sure to note it was my gfs birthday. Called an hour before to confirm they knew it was for a birthday. $215 dollar meal, no free $6 birthday cake. Pretty lame. Capital grill, prime rib, Flemings would always hook it up. -valets $8 but there's usually plenty of metered parking nearby Note: porterhouse for two days $52 on the menu with a note stating its for two. But they actually charge you $52 per person. It's fair bc it's pretty large steak but could be misleading to many folks. read more

Bobby Van's Steakhouse - Says $52 on the menu but they'll charge you twice bc it feeds two - Steakhouses Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I've been to Bobby Van's Steakhouse and Bobby Van's Grill a few times over the years in both DC and NYC. I've always really enjoyed my experiences and meals, but the magic has worn off after this visit. I had an early dinner a couple of Saturdays ago and ordered the bone-in ribeye (my go-to cut of steak) cooked medium-rare with Bearnaise sauce, creamed spinach and mashed potatoes. The steak was just OK - definitely not memorable, and I've had memorable steaks here before. Even with the Bearnaise, it lacked flavor, and the meat was uncomfortably chewy. I ate a few bites, then put it aside. The creamed spinach, also a steakhouse favorite of mine and enthusiastically recommended by the server, was watery and bland. I shouldn't have to pull out the salt and pepper shakers at a restaurant of this quality. The mashed potatoes were fine - no complaints there. The service wasn't great either. Although there was no shortage of different servers coming by the table refresh water glasses, our main server pulled a couple of extended disappearances. We ordered a lemonade to start and when it arrived, my dining companion took one look at it (it was barely yellow at all) and commented to our waiter that it didn't look right. He took a sip, confirming that something was off, and then I also tried it. It was terrible...not just too weak or not sweet enough or just not to our preference, but legitimately undrinkable. Whatever mix they used was really bitter and didn't resemble lemonade at all. So we sent it back with the waiter, and his comment was back was that he'd been serving it all day and no one had any issues with it. Wow - just wow. I might try the Grill again since they have a different menu, but I won't be rushing back to eat here any time soon. read more

Bobby Van's Steakhouse - Bone-in ribeye - Steakhouses Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Came here since I gifted a Groupon I purchased a while back for a friend's birthday. We weren't expecting to have a great experience here based on the reviews from Yelp, however overall things were not bad. We were seated outside on the patio since it was a very comfortable evening and decided to put in an order for some drinks. Our server was attentive, friendly, and professional. Both my friends put in an order for two glasses of rye and I opt to try their Old Fashioned since some of the reviews claimed the bar at Bobby Van's was great. Not so at all. All of our drinks were extremely watered down. I'm not a fan of places that muddle the fruits for an Old Fashioned neither when they decide to top it off with water or soda water. Both my friends also stated their ryes on the rocks had way too much ice. Things got a bit better though when it came to the food. The complimentary bread you get here is quite good. They opt to order the porterhouse and I order a ribeye medium rare. Our steaks were cooked correctly, however they were somewhat bland. The steaks were tolerable at best. You would think the steaks here would be much more flavorful since they apparently dry age them? The sides were mixed as well. We loved the mashed potatoes here, but the spinach and prosciutto mac and cheese were just terrible. The macaroni was way overcooked, watery and the spinach had no flavor. Overall, considering we had a groupon (which saved us $100), the meal was okay at best. Considering if you were to actually pay full price, I would definitely not come here. I'd much rather go to Bourbon Steak or Ray's and pay $50+ for a really good steak than pay $50 here for a mediocre one. I was very disappointed with the drink that I received here as well. Service was great though. I would only consider coming here with a Groupon otherwise don't waste your time. read more

Bobby Van's Steakhouse - Ribeye - Steakhouses Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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This review is for non-steak items and bar. I'm not sure why people didn't have good time at Bobby Van's bar. I reserved a table for dinner but outdoor high chairs/tables for bar looked more fun. So, I got one outdoor table for bar. - Complimentary bread was warm buttery lightly seasoned garlic bread and crackers. - Salmon was substantial. Flavor was good and salmon was cooked well. Rice had a bit too much sauce but rice wasn't the core of the dish. - There are 2 kinds of calamari: sweet chili or Parmesan fried calamari. If you like sweet chili sauce (like kung-pao or sweet/spicy flavor), try Sweet chili calamari. Very tasty. A bit oily though.. - On the bar menu, you can get 4 sliders (comes with 2 cheese bacon burger and 2 crab cake burger) on brioche bun with onion straw fries. This dish is pretty good. Good portion and easy to share with others. Overall, I had fun with good food and service at Bobby Van's. Most dishes including steak and other seafood are much more affordable than other steakhouses in DC. If you crave for good steak, I suggest you give it a try at Bobby Van's. PS: - The server, Mario at the bar was great. If you worry about the service at the bar, ask for Mario. He's attentive and very friendly. - If you are on a budget, try the bar menu. You can get great fillet Mignon burger or slider for under $15 and many affordable dishes. Pancetta Mac n' cheese was only $6! ($11 if you get it as a side from the main menu). - Most Bobby Van's desserts are $6.95. If I wasn't so full, I would have gotten one. I will return very soon for their dessert. read more

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The service was great, the food was better. I ordered a well done filet. It was perfect. Also, mashed potatoes and broccolini. I had the calamari as well read more

This is a traditional steakhouse make no mistake. If you want cheap and fast, go to Sizzler. Everything is ala carte. As it should be. As usual, I had dinner at the bar. The NCAA games were on and I prefer to eat in the bar and not waste a two or four top on just one person. I started off with the escargot. The dish was served with plenty of garlic and butter, which spent some time under the salamander (broiler) to char everything into sweet, pungent, crispy goodness. I paired that with a Sam Adams White ale. A good choice. The snails were soft and not chewy, yet full of flavor. Mini toast points came with for sopping up the yummy garlic and butter remains. For dinner, I went with a fillet and creamed spinach, which I paired with 2003 Cab. The steak was cooked perfectly. It was humongous! The spinach was flavorful, obviously done in a veal or chicken stock. My mom would kill me, but I love creamed spinach. Especially if it's done well, so it doesn't taste of iron. No extra salt or pepper was required. I did try the home brand steak sauce, but found it a bit too sweet for a well aged fillet. It would be good for a pork chop though. Following the meal, I opted for some decaf coffee, which was fresh brewed, and came with enough in the carafe for three cups. The only thing that kept me from giving five stars was the lack of a napkin/placemat under the plate, so it slid around a bit on the granite bar. Given that, and the size of the check, I will come back again, just not every night. read more

Bobby Van's Steakhouse - Fillet with Creamed Spinach - Steakhouses Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

We went for the first time during restaurant week and were very pleasantly surprised. My wife and I both got the filet as our main entree. What was so surprising about it, was that it was a full size portion of filet. Many other establishments will cut down the portion size during restaurant week, especially of a cut like filet. To top it off, both our cuts were cooked perfectly and tasted amazing. I'd come here every day if my wallet/wife/cardiologist would let me. read more

Took an hour to get drinks and another hour for the food. Once the food came the steaks were the wrong size from what we ordered and overcooked. On top of that the food was cold. Would not recommend. Please save your time and money and go somewhere else. read more

I didn't want to like this place. It feels like walking back into the 90s, to an old school steak house back before DC got other restaurants. And I dislike the Bobby Vans Grill where I've had a few subpar work meals. But, the food was solid. I quite enjoyed my petite filet mignon medium rare served with a jus and blue cheese crumbles, and I am not a big red meat eater. The Asian pear salad was quite tasty, and the asparagus side dish was good (though a few pieces were tough or underdone). The service was friendly and attentive, without being over attentive. The server pointed us to a very nice, medium bodied, Cabernet on special that paired nicely with the steaks. I do think its pricey, at $39 for a petite filet mignon, but the meal overall was delicious. read more

I came here with my family so of course, I order the tastiest item on the menu! Bass is my favorite kind of fish, and oooh my goood Bobby Van did NOT disappoint! It was juicy, tender, all of the above. The atmosphere was kind of like a dim bar-y kind of feel, with dark wooden shutters and candles. It was great for adults (especially businessmen, apparently) and served great food. Glad to know my meal was worth the price. read more

Bobby Van's Steakhouse - Bass - restaurant week - Steakhouses Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Exceptional experience! Drinks were delicious, dinner was phenomenal, and dessert was the perfect ending!! Went to Bobby Vans to celebrate a birthday dinner and it exceeded our expectations. Our Waiter Rod was fantastic; he was kind, personable, and professional. He made great recommendations and really let us enjoy our night. We can't wait to go back and will absolutely be asking for Rod again! read more

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You better wear your sweat pants... Because the NY Strip with Gorgonzola does not play! It's probably the best steak I have ever had. Steak, cheese, & mushrooms is all I need And the side portions are no joke. read more

First time at Bobby Vans, and my colleague and I were greeted by the warm hostess near the door. Wait staff was excellent, timely and attentive without being overbearing. I ordered the cappuccino, delicious. A caesar salad, calamari, parmesan fries, prepared wonderfully! I'll be visiting again for lunch next week! read more

Bobby Van's Steakhouse - Cappuccino - Steakhouses Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Another great experience at BVS w/ our favorite waiter, Hugo! Filets, Mac n cheese, and creamed spinach were delicious. Steaks we're cooked perfectly. See you again soon! read more

Honestly, don't waste your time. You can have the same meal at another competitors restaurant and it will be 10x better. The service is very poor and waiter was non attentive. Food was mediocre. Steak was cooked medium when I asked for medium rare. Overall, not impressed. read more

Nice place inside. Wasn't impressed with the food for the price. Waiter was a little socially awkward, but got the job done! Wouldn't go again, manly because I'm not from Washington, but had a "ok" experience. One thing I did like, is that they pad the underneaths of their tables. For tall people like myself, this helps out a lot with banging your knees on the table!... Boom, nice touch read more

Bobby Van's Steakhouse - Steakhouses Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

This has to be the best business lunch in DC. We were seated as soon as we arrived, the service was excellent and the staff was very friendly and knowledgeable. Excellent bread was severed before the meal, drinks were kept filled and the sandwiches were HUGE. Best of all it is VERY AFFORDABLE. Please see my blog for more details and reviews. It was the best lunch I have had in a long time, and I cant wait to return. It was so much better than the lunch at Union Station there is no comparison. 1 B.V. Burger 13.00 (this was my lunch --- too big to finish, outstanding fries) 1 steak sandwich 16.00 2 Ice Tea 5.50 Total - $37.95 read more

Amazing food. Do not really care of the shrimp and calamari appetizers, but my veal chop was wonderful. Ordered prosciutto mac and mushrooms for sides were also very tasty. read more

Bobby Van's Steakhouse - Steakhouses Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Classic formal steakhouse. Food was as you would expect. Phenomenal, since you're paying 50 dollars for a filet and 75 for a ribeye. Service was great. Our waitress was very sweet. Good for a treat 1-2x a year. A bit overpriced for what it was though. read more

This restaurant is a great stop in Washington D.C. First we had French onion soup and and a spring mix salad with a vinaigrette. The French onion soup was delicious. The salad was fantastic and the vinaigrette made the salad perfect. We had steak as one of our entrées, which was cooked perfectly. We also had the chicken Parm dinner which was a great entree. One of the stars of the meal was the fried zucchini. They were fantastic and a great substitute for french fries. The dipping sauce that came with the fried zucchini was delicious!! Overall a wonderful meal! read more

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Steak was not good. Over cooked. I eat at steakhouses quite a bit. This falls short. It was during c19 outdoor only seating but both food and service were not steakhouse quality. Try instead Rare or Joes. read more

I made sure to experience Bobby Van's a few times before I reviewed it. I didn't have plans to go back, but a $50 gift certificate coupled with an $80 Groupon was my motivation to go for a third time. 1. All three times, while busy, we never had to wait for our table. Some establishments operate on reservations, but you still have to wait to be seated. That's NEVER happened here. 2. The drinks, I presume since I've only had a bar drink once, are good. $16 for a martini is steep, IMHO (and I don't penny pinch when it comes to good food and drinks). It was good, but I wasn't falling out of my chair about how delicious it is. 3. The oysters were average, but good. 4. I've had both the lamb and steak (filet). Again, it's good but for the price you could have more flavor at another steakhouse. Last night I had the surf and turf special. The lobster was beautifully presented and cooked to perfection. 5. THE SERVICE IS OUTSTANDING! We've had the same waiter 2 of the 3 times we've gone. The service is why I gave the restaurant 4 instead of 3 stars! Amazing. :) read more

Porterhouse for 2 yummy! Delicious tender meat at $45 per person. My mom ordered the veal chop which was not as chewy and tender as I hoped for; instead the texture was tough. I did not enjoy the burnt exterior on the steak either. No sides were ordered because we knew the steak will be enough for everyone. Nice atmosphere, clean toilets, quick servers, yummy complimentary bread with butter. read more

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Great experience! Amazing food it was better then I expected. Service and food was amazing

I had an outstanding time. Food and drinks were on point. I received a Groupon for my Birthday and enjoyed every minute. read more

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You know that food is good when you still think about it. Bobby Van's is one of the best restaurants I have been to. Besides amazing food they offer excellent costumer service. All the stuff is great, professional and even during their busy days they still manage to accomplish a fast service. Ambiance is traditional with touch of elegance and food is on another level!. I will be back again when I'm in the area read more